Replace “What do I want to do with my life?” with “What kind of life do I want to live?”

In this weeks episode of Destination: Dream Job, we welcome Tara Patton, the President and Founder of Red Blaze Solutions. Tara shares her unique career journey from an English Literature graduate to an engineer, and now a successful coach. Tara provides valuable insights on improving mental health during job searches, building resilience, and understanding your true desires to create a fulfilling life and career.

Here are her top 3 tips for improving your life while navigating the job search:

• Journaling for Self-Discovery and Mental Clarity:

• Utilize tools like habit trackers and morning pages to understand your energy cycles, identify what activities boost your mood, and clarify your desires.

• Building a Supportive Community:

• Engage in networking events, connect with friends and family, and seek support from those who understand your experience.

• Resilience and Positive Mindset:

• Focus on small wins and create a wins journal to train your brain to recognize positive outcomes and build confidence.

Join us for an enlightening discussion that will inspire you to reflect on your life goals and take actionable steps toward a fulfilling career and personal life.

Connect with Tara:

Website: https://redblazesolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taralpaton/

Connect with Steph:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies

What does it look like to have a sustainable work-life balance as a neurodivergent professionals?

On this week’s episode of the Destination: Dream Job podcast, I had a great conversation with Veronica Yao, a career coach specializing in supporting neurodivergent professionals to build sustainable work lives and break the burnout cycle.

Here are my top 2 takeaways:

> How Burnout effects Neurodivergent professionals

Veronica shares how neurodivergent individuals face higher risk of burnout due to structures that are not designed for their unique needs.

> Asking for Accommodations and Why it Should be Normalized

We talk about the importance of normalizing accommodations and how to reduce the stigma around asking for what you need at work.

This is a great episode if you are looking for ways to avoid burnout and improve your work life!

Connect with Veronica:

Social Media: @atypicalcareers

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/LBT97J6FYcnBVfdj/?mibextid=K35XfP

Connect with Steph:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies

In this week’s podcast episode, I’m joined by Vera Ilnyckyj, a coach who helps midlife women turn the challenges of divorce and job loss into opportunities for growth.

We talked all things career clarity, confidence building and mental health in challenging seasons of life.

Here are 2 gems Vera shared:

> Build your Confidence

Write down and review your accomplishments regularly, no matter how small, to remind yourself of your value.

> Prioritize your Mental Heath

Process your emotions and regulate your nervous system after a major life change to approach your job search with a clear, calm mind.

To listen to the full episode, check out Empower Your Life on Destination: Dream Job.

Connect with Vera:

Website: www.createyourbestchapter.ca

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/verailnyckyj

Connect with Steph:

Website: https://www.destinationdreamjob.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/